Bob Chafetz

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[Bob Chafetz @ChafetzBob]

Excellent analysis of the last month's protests & the situation in #Pakistan. The #US should explicitly speak up against violations of the rule of law & the country’s constitution, especially against the idea to try civilians in military courts! https://t.co/vhzPQeSBaG

[Bob Chafetz @ChafetzBob]

The #Iranian authorities’ dramatic escalation of #executions since the death of #MahsaAmini is a serious violation of the #righttolife & must be strongly condemned. AT LEAST 209 people were executed in the first 4 months of 2023! #ExecutionsinIran #EndDeathPenalty #rights

[Bob Chafetz @ChafetzBob]

I am really concerned about the fact that #UK and #French govts managed to weaken the new MLA treaty last week in Ljubljana by insisting on a discretionary right amendment, which may allow #warcriminals to escape #justice! Shameful! #crimesagainsthumanity #genocide

[Bob Chafetz @ChafetzBob]

In a deeply disturbing incident documented by The Washington Post, #Israeli forces' raids in the #WestBank led to the tragic death of a #Palestinian teenager, #AhmedAbbas. It is crucial for all parties involved to respect the sanctity of life.

[Bob Chafetz @ChafetzBob]

The #UAE invitation to Syrian President #BasharalAssad to attend #COP28, after readmission of #Syria to the #ArabLeague, has raised eyebrows among experts. Assad's #crimesagainsthumanity & #humanrights violations can't be overlooked and forgotten!

[Bob Chafetz @ChafetzBob]

Int'l Day Against #Homophobia, #Biphobia & #Transphobia, #IDAHOBIT, was marked yesterday. Violence based on #sexualorientation & #genderidentity still persists globally, it is crucial to work together to create a world where #LGBTQI+ people can live free from fear. #humanrights

[Kelly Rosewood @RosewoodKelly]

As the #UAE prepares to host #COP28, concerns grow over the govt's severe restrictions on #humanrights, including #freedomofexpression and #peacefulassembly. The country's recent #cybercrimelaw and #antiterrorismlaw only add to the worries of civil society groups and activists.

[Laura Bradlay @LauraBradlay]

#MohammedalQahtani must be immediately and unconditionally released from #enforceddisappearance by #SaudiArabian authorities. #FreeMohammedAlQahtani #SaudiArabia @OMCT

[Neil Sheridan @NeilSherdy]

The news from the #UAE that #climate campaigner attendees at an environmental conference trailing the country's hosting of #COP28 were issued with written guidance that they "do not criticise the government, corporations or individuals", "do not protest", is depressingly familiar

[Michelle Danes @MichelleDanes]

They started with #sportswashing, now they are using #climate to promote "openness and tolerance", while crushing any dissent and imprisoning people over tweets. We must not be fooled by the #UAE cheap marketing! #humanrights @HRW @Amnesty

[Odin Pugh @PughOdin]

#UAE is waging a sustained assault on civil society and #humanrights organizations. They use of repressive laws and practices to target NGOs and activists including #arbitrarydetention, #enforceddisappearances, and #torture Despite these actions, the UAE is set to host COP28!

[Olivia Willems @OliviaWillems2]

Is anyone really thinking about the #humanrights record of the #UAE ahead of #COP28, except @HRW, @Amnesty & other human rights organizations?! I wouldn't say so! To begin with, all those detained solely for the exercise of their human rights must be released, NOW! IT'S SHAMEFUL

[John Miller @JohnMiller2019]

#UAE is guilty of numerous #humanrights abuses. Despite the mounting evidence of these abuses, they show no signs of addressing the situation. In response, @HRW & @Amnesty are calling for the UAE to be removed as the host of #COP28, the upcoming #UN #climate conference.

[Frank Graham @FrankGr80474215]

Ahead of #COP28, rights groups call on the #UAE to address its poor #humanrights record, including the suppression of #freedomofexpression and association, and the mistreatment of migrant workers. Justice for those affected! @HRW @Amnesty

[Judy @Judy333797322]

The UAE's hosting of #COP28 in Dec 2023 must not be used as a cover-up to conceal the govt's ongoing assault on #humanrights. The int'l community must hold the #UAE accountable for its actions and demand an end to the targeting of activists and repressive laws!

[Bea Robertson @BeaRobertson14]

As the #UAE prepares to host #COP28, concerns about its #humanrights record loom. Authorities continue to suppress #freedomofexpression and #peacefulassembly, leaving little room for political dissent. A more just and open society is needed! @HRW @Amnesty

[Diana Amber @DianaAmber9]

Despite the UAE's disregard of the rights to #freespeech, association, and assembly, the #UAE government may attempt to cynically project a fake image of openness and tolerance during its presidency of the #COP28 in December. @HRW @Amnesty

[Emma Brown @emmadotbrown]

How can a conference promoting any kind of activism, be that climate or something else, be held in a country that regularly oppresses, imprisons and assaults #humanrights activists? #climateawareness is tied to #democracy! #UAE #COP28

[Melanie Lawrence @Melanie20868690]

If the #UAE is really going to host he #COP28 in Dec this year, something must change. BUT FOR REAL! For more than 10 years, UAE have been unjustly detaining at least 60 Emirati #humanrights defenders, civil society activist & political dissidents. This is ridiculous...

[Lauren Young @LaurenYoung2021]

By mid-2023, many of the #UAE94 #prisonersofconscience in the #UAE will have spent almost 11 years behind bars. Some have been denied family visits and communication w/their families for up to five years. Is such a country adequate to host #COP28? Definitely not! @HRW @Amnesty